Questions and Answers
What type of epithelial tissue protects against abrasion?
What type of epithelium lines the walls of blood vessels and the heart?
Simple squamous epithelium
Which cells provide lubrication?
Goblet cells
What structure increases surface area for enhanced absorption?
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What aids in the movement of substances in one direction?
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What process imparts strength and protection to tissue?
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What is the epithelial surface that faces the lumen of a tube called?
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What is the ECM of connective tissue composed of?
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What differentiates the three types of cartilage?
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Where can smooth muscle be found?
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What type of cartilage is described by clear and glassy characteristics?
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What type of cartilage is made up of chondrocytes lined in rows?
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What type of cartilage has densely packed elastic fibers?
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What does the presence of cilia indicate about the function of epithelial tissue?
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What is the function of connective tissue?
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What is the inner supporting framework of the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes?
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What type of tissue connects bone to bone and muscle to muscle?
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What allows the aorta to stretch and revert to its original shape?
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What type of connective tissue helps keep the body warm?
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What characteristics make blood a connective tissue?
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What type of tissue is glioma derived from?
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What type of muscle tissue are the biceps brachii, deltoid, and pectoralis muscles composed of?
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What limitation does avascularity impose on cartilage?
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Cilia vs microvilli: Cilia move to propel substances along __________ surface.
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Cilia propel substances along apical surface; Microvilli __________ surface area for absorption.
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From which type of cell do brain tumors most likely arise?
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Study Notes
Epithelial Tissue
- Stratified squamous epithelium protects against abrasion.
- Endothelium is a simple squamous epithelium lining blood vessels and the heart.
- Goblet cells provide lubrication within epithelial tissues.
- Microvilli increase surface area for enhanced absorption.
- Cilia aid in the movement of substances in one direction.
Connective Tissue Characteristics
- Extracellular matrix (ECM) of connective tissue comprises cells and fibers.
- Types of cartilage are differentiated by the type and arrangement of fibers in the ECM.
- Connective tissue forms structural frameworks for organs, including bone, cartilage, ligaments, and tendons.
Muscle Tissue
- Smooth muscle is found lining the digestive tract (intestines) and urinary system (bladder).
- Skeletal muscle tissue comprises muscles like biceps brachii, deltoid, and pectoralis.
Types of Cartilage
- Elastic cartilage contains collagen fibers not visible; retains shape after deformation (e.g. ear cartilage).
- Fibrocartilage features chondrocytes lined in rows between collagen fiber bundles, found in intervertebral discs and pubic bones.
- Hyaline cartilage has densely packed elastic fibers, located in long bone ends, larynx, costal cartilages, and embryonic skeleton.
Cellular Structures and Functions
- Apical surface of epithelial tissue faces the lumen in tubular structures.
- Cilia indicate an epithelial function related to moving particles, often found in the reproductive and respiratory tracts.
Connective Tissue Types
- Reticular connective tissue forms the inner supporting framework of organs like the spleen, liver, and lymph nodes.
- Dense regular connective tissue connects bone to bone and muscle to muscle.
- Elastic connective tissue allows structures like the aorta to stretch and return to original shape.
- Adipose connective tissue helps retain body warmth and store excess fluid.
Blood as Connective Tissue
- Blood is mesodermal in origin, consisting of plasma, erythrocytes, and leukocytes, with fibers present for clotting.
Tumors and Tissue Types
- Glioma is a tumor derived from nervous glial cells.
- Most tumors arise in rapidly dividing cells, with brain tumors likely originating from glial cells.
Key Comparisons
- Cilia propel substances along the apical surface, while microvilli increase surface area for absorption.
- Avascularity in cartilage leads to limited regenerative abilities, meaning it won't grow back effectively.
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Test your knowledge about the different types of epithelial and connective tissues, including their characteristics and functions. Explore topics such as stratified squamous epithelium, extracellular matrix, and the distinct types of cartilage and muscle tissue.